In The Athletic’s new column ranking 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year candidates, Rockets coach Ime Udoka is second behind Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson.

The Houston Rockets once again struggled defensively on the second night of a back-to-back, falling 124-115 to the Utah Jazz. It was a game that exposed Houston’s reoccurring issues on that end of the floor,

The Houston Rockets might just be better than their record looks. They have beat some of the best teams in the league, but have lost multiple must-win games. Ho

It doesn’t matter about when you start,” Jabari Smith Jr. tells Rockets Wire of his mindset. “It matters what you do when you get in the game.”

The Rockets have been a huge surprise this season, but they still have things to fix before the playoffs get underway.

Another fight broke out in the NBA on Sunday night, this time in a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers. The fight occurred when Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell both went for a loose ball.

The Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game since the All-Star break. The Rockets came into Friday's game with a 34-21 record and

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand.

Jabari Smith Jr. has been out since Jan. 3 with a broken hand. The Rockets sorely missed his rebounding and versatility but now face a starting lineup decision.

After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said Ime Udoka, the NBA team’s coach, on Thursday.

Jabari Smith Jr. returns for the Rockets, but the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert on the injury report after the All-Star break.